The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert A. Schmuhl (ASN: 0-1998029), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, near Kumsong, Korea, on 19 October 1951. His company was moved to a position behind forward elements in preparation for an expected enemy counterattack. The numerically superior foe charged with such force that the forward unit was ordered to withdraw. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Schmuhl, Executive Officer, moved fearlessly throughout the exposed positions, coordinating the fires of all elements and personally reconnoitering to determine the best possible route for the withdrawal of the friendly unit. When the counterattack had been repulsed, his unit moved forward and by dawn was in assault positions. On his own initiative, Lieutenant Schmuhl moved from his rear position, took command of the assault elements and led them in a courageous attack. By moving forward against the overwhelming enemy forces, he inspired his men to fight their way across a barren knoll and to rout the enemy with small arms fire, grenades and bayonets. Lieutenant Schmuhl’s gallant actions, exemplary leadership and selfless devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the successful capture of the objective and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.